# Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

A 158-acre masterpiece of art and horticulture. Meijer Gardens combines major outdoor works by Ai Weiwei, Richard Serra, and Jaume Plensa with massive tropical conservatories. In 2026, it hosts one of only two global 'CHIHULY' glass exhibitions, transforming the gardens with vibrant, hand-blown glass installations.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: activity
- **Address**: 1000 E Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
- **Website**: https://www.meijergardens.org/
- **Hours**: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Sat); 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Sun)
- **Entry**: 2026: $25 adults, $14 children (3-13), free for 2 and under.
- **Price tier**: moderate

## Family Amenities
- Lena Meijer Children's Garden
- Great Lakes Water Feature
- Treehouse Village
- Butterflies Are Blooming (March/April)
- Accessible Sculpture Tram

## Insider Tips
The 'American Horse' (inspired by Da Vinci) is a mechanical and artistic marvel that kids love. For 2026, the Chihuly exhibit (May-Nov) is the mandatory draw—go at sunset to see the glass catch the light. The Children's Garden water feature is essentially a giant 3D map of the Great Lakes.


## Sources
- [Meijer Gardens - 2026 Exhibition Schedule](https://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/)

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Source: Outline Travel. Last verified: 2026-04-07.
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